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English 8 vocab #4
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| annul | reduce to nothing, void, cancel, abolish |
| blase | indifferent, bored as a result of having enjoyed many pleasures |
| bolster | support, give a boost, long pillow or cushion |
| deplore | feel regret or disapproval |
| frivolous | little importance, silly, petty |
| muster | gather or summon, mobilize |
| nonentity | person or thing if no importance, nobody |
| obsess | trouble, haunt, preoccupy |
| ornate | elaborately decorated, fancy |
| oust | remove, expel |
| peruse | read thoroughly and carefully, study |
| porous | full of tiny holes, leaky, permeable |
| promontory | high point of land extending into water, cliff |
| prone | lying face down, likely |
| qualm | uneasiness, doubt, regret |
| recourse | seeking help or protection |
| residue | remainder, remnant |
| solicitous | showing concern or care, fearful or anxious, concerned |
| staid | serious or dignified, quiet or subdued, sedate |
| sustain | support, nourish, foster, uphold |